The effects of an economic shock, such as an unexpected home or car repair or a sudden loss of income, can be devastating to homeowners on a fixed income, and the United Nations estimates 40 million Americans are living in poverty. Among those, 18.5 million are living in “extreme poverty,” defined as an income of $12,000 or less for a family of four. Estimates range from three-in-four to three-in-five Americans who, while not necessarily in poverty, are living from paycheck to paycheck.
Jack G., an Enbridge Gas customer from Cary, North Carolina, noticed some unusual plumbing issues in his home. First, his toilet started having trouble flushing and seemed on the verge of overflowing. Then, water began backing up through his kitchen sink. Having...
Tom G., an Enbridge Gas customer, was enjoying a sunny April day in his Chapel Hill, North Carolina home until a letter from the local water utility cast a shadow on his mood. His water usage had spiked dramatically, raising the alarm that there could be a leak...
From Data to Protection: AMI and ServLine Working Together in Eufaula, AlabamaAdvanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is transforming how utilities approach watermanagement. These innovative systems enable utilities to detect leaks more quickly,better understand usage...
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